James Benjamin "Ben" Reese

March 18, 1935 - October 4, 2021

North Augusta, SC—Graveside Services for Mr. James Benjamin “Ben” Reese, 86, who entered into rest October 4, 2021, will be conducted Thursday morning at 11 o’clock in Pineview Memorial Gardens with Chaplain Dexter Lambert officiating. The family will receive friends at the graveside following the service. Mr. Reese was the son of the late Joel Franklin Reese Sr., and Evelyn Allen Reese and was a native of Augusta, Georgia, having made North Augusta his home for the past 60 years. He was of the Baptist faith, a retired mail carrier, a United States Marine Corps Veteran, a member of the Marine Corps League and enjoyed volunteering with the Toys for Tots program. In his younger years he enjoyed coaching little league football and baseball and was an avid Bobby Cox and Atlanta Braves. Fan. He was preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, Vicki Calhoun Reese; a son, Wesley C. Reese; his brother, Joel Franklin Reese, Jr; his sister, Jane Reese Verdery. The family would like to express their appreciation to Debbie Reville and Daniel Reese for the care they provided to Mr. Reese for the past three years. Survivors include two sons, Mark Reese, and Darryl Reese, both of North Augusta: four grandsons, Wesley Reese, Brandon Reese, Daniel Reese, and Christopher Reese; several nieces and nephews. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association at www.alz.org Posey Funeral Directors of North Augusta in charge of arrangements (803-278-1181). Visit the registry at www.poseycares.com